After that toxic Halloween products scare, now comes an advistory from the Food and Drug Authority about how to spot good candles for All Soul’s Day.
“Cotton and hemp wicks, as well as metal-free wicks, burn cleanly and safely. Candles made from beeswax, palm or other vegetable wax, and paraffin are considered safe. Scented candles that use essential oil are not known to have any negative health effects. Smokes or scents emitted by candles are not known to trigger allergies in hypersensitive persons. A well-made candle does not emit smoke when burning properly.”
According to FDA, only one candle manufacturer, of scented candles, has thus far secured a License to Operate.
